English

Noun

Tyrian purple ‎(plural Tyrian purples)

1. A deep purple dyestuff obtained from the bodies of mollusks of the genus Murex
2. A deep purple colour, tinted with red, like that of the dye.

   Tyrian purple colour:

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Adjective

Tyrian purple ‎(not comparable)

1. Of a deep purple colour, tinted with red, like that of the dye.

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Related terms

• Tyre
• Tyrian dye

See also

• Appendix:Colors